Not Diaper Rash!

It happens -- red, scaly, maybe even swollen rashes on your baby's beautiful skin. The combination of sensitive skin and warm, wet diapers is disastrous for any baby. Here are a few things you can do to cut down on the likelihood of diaper rash:

• Go without a diaper to let your baby "air out" as much as possible.
• Avoid clothing that is binding or tight.
• Change your baby as frequently as possible. Check the diaper  for wetness as soon as your infant has fallen asleep.
• Use warm water and mild soaps  instead of baby wipes.
• If you must use wipes, they should be unscented. 

If these preventative methods fail and your baby gets a diaper rash, try using an ointment.  A good ointment should provide gentle healing and protection to relieve and soothe your baby's sensitive skin. It also provides a moisture barrier to help keep the affected area dry. For this purpose, you might want to consider using the ointment even when your baby isn't suffering from a rash.

Top Manufacturers

• Desitin  -- Contains aloe and vitamin E to protect and soothe chafing skin.
• Named the #1 Pediatrician-recommended brand.
• Although it's hypoallergenic, it does contain lanolin, to which some babies may be allergic.
• Doctor Smith's  ointment promises to clear up the redness fast, and it received fantastic reviews from Amazon.
• Zinc oxide is the active ingredient in treating and preventing the rash.
• Triple Paste  medicated ointment with zinc oxide is thick so it stays on the skin longer without wiping away.
• It's also been known to help adults with their rash breakouts.
• A & D Ointment  is good to have around because it's also useful in healing and protecting open cuts and scrapes in both children and adults.
• Containing vitamins A and D (hence the name), this ointment clears up diaper rash without any offensive medicinal odors.
• This also helps heal tattoos, but hopefully you won't have to worry about that one for awhile.
• California Baby  is made from natural products.
• Provides aromatherapy as well as rash relief.
• Also can be used to reduce acne inflammation on adults.

Related Products
Diapers	Baby Powder	Changing Tables	Baby Toilet Seats	Baby Wipes

Additional Links

• Ask Dr. Sears -- How to treat and prevent diaper rash.
• Dr. Greene -- Information about different types of diaper rash.
• Wikipedia -- Introduction to diaper rash.
• Family Doctor -- More tips on preventing and treating.